Experience Nature Through the Art of Photography

This selection of 60 images from the prestigious 2007 Nature’s Best
Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards competition includes
the Grand Prize and winners in 15 categories. More than 17,000 entries
were submitted from photographers from 26 countries around the world
to document the beauty, variety, and importance of Earth’s wildlife
and wild places.

Also on display are dramaticaly beautiful images of polar
bears and the arctic by the Conservation
Photographer of the Year, Howard Ruby. His images inspire others to learn more about the environment
and climate change. Join us in celebrating this unique blend of artistic
creativity, natural history, and leading photographic and print technology.

About Windland Smith Rice

This exhibition has
been named in memory of Windland Smith Rice for her unyielding support of emerging
photographers worldwide. Windland's love for nature and photography
was second only to her love for people and her legacy will fuel the
passion of these artists for generations to come.

The 2007 Nature’s Best Photography
Exhibition
is presented by Sony
and is made possible by the generous
support of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Smith
Charles and Beverly Veatch
and other Anonymous donors